Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case visually-hidden reverse marked STER with a

reverse marked STER with a horizontal swing pin

the reverse mirrors the obverse with inverted enamel

with rope weight at bottom

marked "48" on the underside of the pin

and consists of multiple panels of blackened leather stitched and riveted into a loop for belt suspension

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case visually-hidden reverse marked STER with a(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 46 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple silk and velvet